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Kids can enjoy a summer filled with athletic activities and outdoor adventures. Des Moines offers many opportunities for kids to learn team sports and to try tennis and golf, learn about nature, furry friends and more. Below you’ll find a roundup of summer sport and outdoor recreation camps for kids in Des Moines. Continue Reading…

Des Moines is brimming with special summer camps and classes that give your kids the chance to explore budding interests in art, science, acting, technology and more. With a little planning, your kiddos can take advantage of some awesome educational and creative camps in the Des Moines-area. Check out our picks for academic and arts-based summer camps and classes in Des Moines. Continue Reading…

While it might be hard to imagine, with the winter we’ve been experiencing, summer is on its way (yay!) and now is the time many parents are considering summer camp options for their offspring. With so many choices, it may be daunting to find one that works for your family. To help you out we’ve rounded up this list of day camps and sleepaway camps being offered in and around the Des Moines area. Continue Reading…

One of the best ways to celebrate lazy summer days is to host a summer camp for your kids. Yes, your own kids!:) It’s a great way to spend time with them and make your own family fun for little-to-no cost. Pick a theme for each day or week and with a little preparation and creativity you’ll create summer memories that you’ll never forget. You’ll be their fave “camp counselor” before long. Here are 10 summer camp theme ideas to help get you started: Continue Reading…

There is no reason learning has to stop come summertime! While some kids are obsessed with robots and rocket ships before they can even pronounce the words, some future physicists need a little more encouragement to develop a love of math and science. Learning in a relaxed atmosphere at summer camp, may be just what they need. Check out our picks for summer camps that cater to your budding Einstein, Curie, or Zuckerberg in Des Moines. Continue Reading…

Instead of the same old camp routine this year, why not let your budding creatives nurture their inner artiste, musician, actor or dancer?With a little planning, your kiddos can take advantage of some awesome arts-based camps in the Des Moines-area. Channel those creative instincts productively with one of these artistic summer camps around the City. Continue Reading…

Summer brings a whole host of sports intensive camps to the Des Moines area. We’ve rounded up those that lead the field, complete with opportunities for hands-on learning with professional coaches and college athletes. Now is the time to set your game plan, so read on to find sports camps and clinics in Des Moines where your young athletes are sure to have a ball. Continue Reading…

Today we’re focusing on camps and classes for kids that love the outdoors, nature and animals in Des Moines. Whether they’re looking for an outdoor adventure or some up close and personal time with furry friends there’s a summer camp for them. We’ve rounded up 11 awesome summer camp suggestions for little nature and animal enthusiasts. What are you waiting for? Sign up, before the camps fill up! Continue Reading…

In the middle of February, it seems like summer is far away. However, many summer camps and classes have already opened registration and many of the popular camps fill up quickly. You can also be rewarded for your prompt registration with an early bird discount. There are a slew of summer camps to choose from in the Des Moines area! All of our articles for the next five days will focus on helping you find the right camp for your kiddos this summer. Continue Reading…

Last, but not least in our summer camp series, we’re discussing fine art camps for kids in Des Moines. Our City is brimming with special summer camps and classes that give kids the chance to explore budding interests in art, music, acting and more. While there are too many interesting options to list, we’ve pulled together seventeen favorite camps that will let their creativity shine. Continue Reading…

This is our fourth article about 2016 summer camps and classes. Today’s post will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camps and classes for kids in Des Moines. There is no reason learning has to stop come summertime! Check out our picks for camps that cater to your budding whiz kids. Continue Reading…

From baseball to football to soccer, your lil’ athlete is guaranteed to score big this summer at an awesome sports camp or class in Des Moines. Now is the time to set your summer game plan, and sign up for one of these sports camps where your kids are sure to have a ball. Continue Reading…

Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or some up close and personal time with furry friends for your kids this summer, we have 10 awesome suggestions for nature and animal enthusiasts. Today we’re focusing on camps and classes for kids that love the outdoors, nature and animals in Des Moines. What are you waiting for? Sign up, before the camps fill up! Continue Reading…

Yep, it’s that time. Time to start thinking about summer camp and how you’re gonna keep the kids cared for and entertained all summer. What’s it going to be this year? Day Camp, Overnight Camp an Arts-Based or Sports Camp? There are a slew to choose from in the Des Moines area! All of our articles this week will focus on helping you find the right camp for your kiddos this summer. Better hurry, most camps fill up fast! Continue Reading…

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